Eris Brewery and Cider House

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 7, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in prep rendered inaccessible by container being placed inside it. Also observed handwashing sink in employee women washroom with no running water due to the battery not functioning. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in prep, diswashing and basement areas. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. (corrected on site-manager provided soap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking when water from one compartment is drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

2. Dec 16, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed metered handsink in the womens customer restroom running less than 15 seconds. Instructed management to repair metered handsink to provide running water for more than 15 seconds to allow for proper handwashing.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

3. Dec 9, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

4. Jan 3, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following handwashing sinks inaccessible for use in handwashing at time of inspection: handwashing sink in the brewery area obstructed by beverage cart, handwashing sink in the rear prep area (near ice machine) hot water faucet handle unable to turn due to faucet assembly in poor repair. Person-in-charge removed beverage cart from brewery area handwashing sink and repaired rear prep area handwashing sink faucet to allow handle to be turned and supply hot water. Both handwashing sinks made accessible for handwashing with adequate hot and cold water at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed disposable paper towels not provided at the brewery area handwashing sink. Instructed to provide disposable paper towels or other approved hand drying method to all handwashing sinks and maintain stocked/operational at all times. Person-in-charge provided disposable paper towels to brewery area handwashing sink at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation combined with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored in still, room-temperature water in sanitizer bucket and food container along the main cook line. Instructed to remove in-use utensils and store utensils on a clean, sanitzed surface or in water maintained at 135.0f or above in-between uses and maintain.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stainless steel lids and gaskets along lift-top cold-holding equipment throughout main cook line area in poor repair and/or missing. Instructed to repair or replace stainless steel lids and gaskets on cold-holding equipment along main cook line and maintain all cold-holding equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation system on ceiling above mop sink area to be heavily soiled with dust and other debris. Instructed to clean ventilation systems throughout facility at adequate frequency to prevent build up of debris and creation of a public health nuisance and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager missing additional allergen awareness training and certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all city of chicago certified food managers additional allergen awareness training and maintain certificate(s) on-site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Mar 15, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood under hand sink hand sink behind bar. Paint or seal raw wood so that it is non absorbant smooth and easily cleanbale.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Mar 7, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood under hand sink hand sink behind bar. Paint or seal raw wood so that it is non absorbant smooth and easily cleanbale.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2577079 dated 6/9/23 not corrected including violation #48 observed guages for wash rinse and final rinse were not working. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. Jun 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-502.11 repair the final rinse temperature gauge for the high temperature dish machine.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jun 1, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Repair the final rinse temperature gauge for the high temperature dish machine.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No irreversible registering temperature indicators were provided to measure the utensil surface temperature inside of the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No qac sanitizing test strips were provided to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. See violation #48 above for citation.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Dec 13, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards on prep tables with deep scratches and stains in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface or replace cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one employee with an expired food handler certificate. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificate to comply with idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. May 12, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage throughout facility (bar, prep area, dishwashing area, bathrooms). Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket in front prep cold hold unit. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No high temperature measuring device such as high-temp strips or high temperature dish puck on premises. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plumber's putty in handwashing sinks and dump sinks in bar area. Must remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lightbulb at utility sink. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in employee restrooms in basement. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food manager with allergen training. All certified food managers must obtain allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. May 6, 2021 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

12. Dec 16, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gasket at refrigerator at hot line area(east side of hot line area)worn away.instructed management to replace gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed range with food particulates on range parts.instructed management to clean and maintain range.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burn't out light above food prep area at west side of hot line area.instructed management to replace light.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

13. Apr 26, 2018 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of exposed hand sink in rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain kitchen hood filters with dust accumulation in main and in rear prep/cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted oven not vented properly in rear prep area. Instructed to provide or move oven under kitchen hood.

14. Jan 9, 2018 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid/cover for 3 ice bin behind bar.-------must install splash guard or divider between ice bin and exposed handsink in bar area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install floor baseboard along walls in rear exit hallway leading to basement, first floor and mezzanine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal bottom raw brick wall area leading to rear prep/cooking area.